Spondylolisthesis -  defined by a slipped vertebra

spondylos "a vertebra," and in plural "the backbone,"

From the gk: “olisthánein" = to slip

Spondylosis - involves the separation of the pars interarticularis

“Osis” - breakdown of

ATHERO + SCLER + OSIS

Athero = groats

Scler = hardening

Osis = diseased condition of

ARTHR- (“joint”) and going through SCLER- (“hard”)

ARTHR- (“joint”) and going through POD- (“feet”)

ARTERIO + SCLER + OSIS

Arterio = windpipe

Scler = hardening

Osis = diseased condition of/ breakdown of

Arteriosclerosis is a disease that blocks the wall of arteries due to aging.

Osteo = bone

Arthro = joint

Itis = inflammation

Osteopenia is decreased bone mass

osteo=bone

penia=poverty

Osteoporosis

osteo=bone

poro=porous/pores

Osis = breakdown

Osteomalacia

Bone

Malakos = soft (mal=bad)

Osteo + myl +itis = An infection of the bone

Bone + muscle/marrow + inflammation

Osteomalacia is more common in women and often happens during pregnancy. It's not the same as osteoporosis. Both can cause bones to break.